S4 · E12
Don't Ever Change
What Happened Last Episode
• House diagnosed a researcher stranded at a South Pole station.
• The team worked the case remotely without direct patient access.
• Cate Milton, the base doctor, performed procedures under House's guidance.
• House and Wilson clashed over Wilson's new relationship with Amber.
• The patient was ultimately diagnosed and treated from thousands of miles away.
Key Characters
Gregory House
Develops a flirtatious connection with South Pole patient Cate Milton via video link.
James Wilson
Dating Amber Volakis, House's former fellowship candidate known as "Cutthroat Bitch."
Eric Foreman
Leads the remaining fellowship candidates but faces open challenges to his authority.
Robert Chase
Fired by House at the end of last season, no longer on the team.
Lisa Cuddy
Unaware House is running a secret hiring competition and treating a hidden patient.
Chris Taub
Hired as a permanent member of House's new diagnostic team.
Thirteen
Hired as a permanent member of House's new diagnostic team.
Lawrence Kutner
Hired as a permanent member of House's new diagnostic team.